Boomers' caregiving role increasing, affecting personal lives

Boomers' caregiving role increasing, affecting personal lives

An increasing number of Americans are caregivers, and providing this care impacts many aspects of their lives, according to a survey from John Hancock Life Insurance Company. The survey found that 69% of respondents said providing care or financial assistance has significantly affected their personal lives, and 62% said it has a significant impact on their family. Also, 45% said that caregiving significantly affects their work. Caregiving is also more common among baby boomers, which have been called the "sandwich generation" because they care for both their children and aging parents.  According to new Manhattan Research data, nearly 60% of caregivers search online for health information, making the Internet a critical channel for reaching them.